ON THE HILL

Principal - Mr. Adam Tomco EMAIL, Seniors

Asst. Principal - Mrs. Heather Rundo EMAIL, Sophomores, Juniors

Asst. Principal - Mr. Edward Yeomans EMAIL, 8th Grade, Freshman

Athletic Director - Mr. Doug Higham EMAIL

ATTENDANCE LINE: 440.285.4052

Website: www.chardonschools.org

Address: 151 Chardon Avenue

Main Office Phone Number: 440.285.4057

CHS COMMUNITY,

Student: "Good morning! You look surprisingly full of energy—didn't you stay up late for the game?"

Me: "Are you kidding? Look, Fridays at CHS are always great, but waking up at 5:00 AM after going to bed at midnight was the easiest thing I’ve done all week! When the Cleveland Browns pull off a thrilling victory—especially against a certain team—you don't even need coffee!"

As we push forward towards the end of the first grading quarter, I want to focus on keeping the home-school partnership strong:

• Review Academic Progress: Take a few minutes with your student to go over their current grades, assignments, and goals.

• Schedule a Teacher Conference: Click the link below to book a conference time with your student’s teacher(s).

• Strengthen the Connection: A strong, open line of communication between home and school directly benefits our students.

SAVE THE DATE: CLASS of 2027 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY

We are excited to share an important milestone date for our senior families! The graduation commencement ceremony for the Class of 2027 has been officially scheduled.

• Date: Tuesday, May 25

• Location: Parkside Church

Additional details regarding ceremony start time, ticket distribution, rehearsal schedules, and arrival instructions will be shared as the date approaches.

Parent Teacher Conferences

• Wednesday, October 7

• Thursday, October 15

• Wednesday, November 4

How to Sign Up: Please use the link below to choose a time slot that best fits your schedule:

https://www.ptcfast.com/schools/Chardon_High_School

Eligibility - End of the Grading Quarter

Quarter 1 Calendar Correction Please note an important update regarding our academic calendar: the first quarter grading period will now officially end on Friday, October 16 (previously announced as October 23).

Extracurricular & Athletic Eligibility

• Minimum GPA: Maintain at least a 2.0 grade point average.

• Course Load: Be enrolled in a minimum of five (5) classes.

• No Failing Grades: Have zero failing grades (Fs) on their report card.

CHARDON AFTER PROM/PTO

To keep After Prom running at the high caliber our students deserve and continue supporting our school community, we desperately need parent volunteers to cover concession shifts. Please consider giving an hour or two of your time by signing up for a slot:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0544ABA728A0F49-50822613-football

Questions or concerns, contact Elizabeth Fullerman 216-299-5141 or Christine Panko 440-669-6679

Enjoy your weekend.

-Mr. Tomco

Help wanted-- can you spare a few hours to help at the Topper Shop at one of the upcoming home football games? All money raised at the shop goes back to our CMS and CHS sports teams! Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4AA4AC2EA2F8C61-65123332-2026#/

The next Booster meeting is Monday, October 5 at 7:00pm in the CHS Media Center. All are welcome. Please join us to learn how you can help support our Chardon athletes.

For more information about the boosters please reach out to chardonboosters@gmail.com.

Seniors - College Application Help Sessions

For any senior who has questions about college applications (i.e. Common App, School Links, etc), Mrs. Patterson will hold Application Help Sessions beginning the week of Sep. 28th. See the schedule below. Stop in when you can!

Week of 10/5 - 10/9

Monday, October 5th - 2nd and 7th Period - Media Center Conference Room

Seniors - If you (or your student) missed Mrs. Patterson's College Guidance presentations, or need a refresher, the slideshow can be viewed here. It is also posted in your Class of 2027 Google Classroom.

Remember, the first major college application deadline is November 1st, so start working on your Common App if you haven't already!

Lake County Fall College Fair

Lakeland Community College and Lake Erie College are co-sponsoring the Lake County Fall College Fair. This event will be held on Saturday, October 3, from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. in the Athletic and Fitness Center at Lakeland Community College.

If you have any questions regarding the college fair, or our Admissions activities for the 2026-2027 academic year, please contact Leslie Mohr, Director of Admissions at (440) 525-7422 or lmohr@lakelandcc.edu.

Parents - School Links FERPA Authorization - JUNIORS & SENIORS ONLY

Seniors - This is due ASAP! Mrs. Patterson will be unable to send transcripts or teacher letters of recommendation to colleges without this done.

Juniors - Please have this completed by March 1, 2027 so that this important step is done in advance of your senior year.

If your student is under 18, you should have received an email from School Links requiring you to sign the FERPA Authorization. If not, your student can resend you the notification through their account

Please note that this is a legitimate email and do need to be completed. Mrs. Patterson will be unable to send your students' transcripts and other college documents without this completed.

Helpful guides to complete this process:

• Login Guide
• *Use the "forgot password" option.
• FERPA Authorization

Kent State NEO College and Career Fair

Chardon HS will be attending the NEO College and Career Fair on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Kent Campus of Kent State University in the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center (MACC). Representatives from approximately 100 colleges and universities, as well as career preparatory organizations, are expected to attend.

Students will be departing Chardon by bus at 8:00 am and will return around 2:00 pm. Students will attend the college fair, tour the Kent campus, and have lunch in one of the dining halls on campus.

Please use the Google Form below to sign up (also located in the Class of 2027 and 2028 Classrooms). Permission slips can be picked up by Mrs. Giddings' desk in the Guidance department and will need to be turned in the day before the event as well. Attendance will be capped at 40. Trip is open to 11th and 12th grade students. Priority will be given to 12th grade students.

Sign-Up Form

College Visits

Sign up for visits on School Links. College representatives will meet you in the Guidance Conference Room at the scheduled time. Click the button, Month by Month College Visits, for the dates certain colleges will be visiting CHS.

LEAF Services

Mrs. Jankowski with LEAF (Lake-Geauga Educational Assistance Foundation) is now here every Friday to help Seniors with all financial aid-related questions. The sign-up sheet will be located behind Mrs. Giddings' desk.

Community College & Branch Campus Options

• (October 12, 2026) A panel of local community college and branch campus admissions experts will share information on local programs, the application process, timelines, and financial aid. Register at leaf-ohio.org/virtual-sessions.

The following students were awarded Topper Tickets for demonstrating our values: Community-minded, Hardworking, and Solution Focused during the months of August and September:

Kaitlyn Ankenman - 11th - from Mrs. Blackburn

Adelynn Baird - 8th - from Mrs. Blackburn and Mrs. Patterson

Ivan Chuha - 12th -- from Mrs. Patterson

Aislinn Moreno Coria - 8th - from Mr. Clegg

Wyatte DeSantis - 9th - from Mrs. Wiles-Evans

Adrianna Evans - 11th - from Mrs. Patterson and Mrs. Blackburn

Luke Galfidi - 12th - from Mrs. Weaver

Aiden Hardesty - 12th - from Ms. Monaco

Aaliyah Heinz - 9th - from Mrs. Wiles-Evans

Jordan Higham - 11th - from Mrs. Weaver

Sam Jablonski - 11th - from Mrs. Wiles-Evans

Leah Keyser - 11th - from Mrs. Weaver

Aurora Lachowski - 11th - from Mrs. Patterson and Mrs. Blackburn

Maxwell Langdon - 12th - from Mrs. Wiles-Evans

Madeleine Lange - 11th - from Mrs. Patterson and Mrs. Blackburn

Anthony Montagna - 12th - from Mrs. Blackburn

Olivia Mosher - 11th - from Mrs. Weaver

Ella Schneider - 11th - from Mrs. Blackburn

Evan Schneider - 11th - from Mrs. Blackburn

Amylia Sneek - 8th - from Mr. Clegg

Danek Szczepanski -12th - from Ms. Monaco

PSAT/NMSQT

Chardon High School will be offering the PSAT/NMSQT on Monday, October 12th, 8:00 am. It is important to note that this day is designated as a Professional Development Day for our teachers, which means students will not have regular classes on that day.

The deadline to register is Wednesday, October 7th. No registrations will be taken after that date.

The PSAT/NMSQT provides valuable benefits for students, including practice for national standardized testing, an opportunity to qualify for the National Merit Scholarship Program (11th), and insights into their college readiness. If you are a 10th or 11th grade student interested in taking advantage of these opportunities, please make sure to register in advance using the form provided below.

** PLEASE NOTE: CHS will be giving all 10th grade students the PSAT 10 in the Spring on March 18th. We would encourage all 10th grade students to wait until the Spring to take the PSAT.

• Who: 10th and 11th Grade Students
• Where: Chardon High School
• Date and Time: Monday, October 12th from 8:00 am to 11:00 am
• Cost: $20, which will be added to your school fees.

Students that qualify for Free/Reduced Lunch will have their fee waived. Meal Benefits Application

Fast Facts about the PSAT/NMSQT

• The Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) is structured similarly to the SAT
• It has the same sections and timing and measure the Reading & Writing and Math skills needed to succeed in college and careers.
• The PSAT/NMSQT is a fully DIGITAL exam.
• PSAT Student Guide

2026 PSAT/NMSQT Registration Link

As we prepare for the upcoming school year, we kindly remind you to complete the Infinite Campus annual update within the first few weeks of school. This update is crucial to ensure we have all our students' most recent information.

To complete the update, please click the link below for instructions. It only takes a few minutes and helps us maintain accurate records for your child's safety and well-being.

Annual Update: Infinite Campus

Please note that if this update is not completed, your child may be restricted from attending off-campus activities. We appreciate your prompt attention to this matter.

Celia Lin, Grade 10

October 05: Chardon Boosters Meeting @ 7:00 PM, CHS Media Center

October 06: After Prom Meeting @ 7:00 PM, CHS Media Center

October 7: Parent Teacher Conferences

October 09: No School, NEOEA Day

October 12: No School, Staff Professional Development Day

October 15: Parent Teacher Conferences, CHS Financial Aid Night (LEAF)

October 16: End of First Grading Period

October 20: Picture Retakes

May 01: Junior/Senior Prom